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THE REGISTERED TRUSTEES OF METHAPOLY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL vs THE REGISTERED TRUSTEES OF THE MUSAMA DISCO CHRISTO CHURCH

2022

HIGH COURT

GHANA

CORAM

  • HIS LORDSHIP ALEX OWUSU-OFORI (J)

Areas of Law

  • Civil Procedure
  • Property and Real Estate Law

AI Generated Summary

This interlocutory ruling arises from a land-related dispute between the Registered Trustees of Methapoly Church International (formerly Musama Church International) and the Registered Trustees of Musama Disco Christo Church. The subject matter is a parcel of land at South Odorkor, including the Odorkor Temple and adjoining structures, over which the plaintiff seeks declaratory reliefs, possession, damages for trespass, and a perpetual injunction. Applying Order 25 rule (1) and the American Cyanamid framework as adopted in Ghanaian jurisprudence, together with authorities including Welford Quarcoo, Vanderpuye, Odonkor v Amartei, and Yehans International, the court emphasized the need for a serious question to be tried, irreparable harm, and balance of convenience, and the importance of maintaining the status quo. Exercising its discretion, the court restrained both parties and those claiming through them from dealings with the land pending final determination, with no order as to costs.

RULING